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Orly Avitzur, M.D.

Published: February 2013

Orly Avitzur, M.D., M.B.A., is a medical adviser to Consumer Reports. Board certified in neurology, she is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a clinical instructor at the Yale University School of Medicine. She is also a medical consultant to the New York Rangers. She often writes about dangerous beauty trends, teen health, exercise, and the doctor-patient relationship. Some of her columns on those topics are shown below.

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Dangerous beauty

Dangers of hair extensions
What to know about tattoos
Celebrities in Spanx
Heels today, bunions tomorrow
The higher the heel, the higher the risk
Permanent makeup
Risky manicures
Reality TV glorifies tanning
Heavy earrings
Skinny jeans

Safe exercise

Avoid Zumba injuries
Toning shoes
Skechers Shape-ups
Football and head injuries
Is it a concussion?

Teens

Should your teen get the HPV vaccine?
Clearing up the confusion over acne products
Safe pumpkin carving
Energy drinks
Concussions in young athletes
10 troubling teen trends
Is it ADHD or drug abuse?
Hookah smoking
Teenage drivers

Doctor-patient communication

5 things I learned from my patients
Speak up when talking with your doctor
How to make your doctor listen

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